How to ensure that your fridge stays clean and in working condition

Picture the scene, you have come back after a long day at work ready to cook your favourite meal but as you go to open your fridge door, you are met with a scene of your fridge looking like absolute calamity. There are stains all across the fridge, spilt liquids and crumbs from food. Not to mention the smell too.

It is clear that you need to clean your fridge and even if your fridge is nowhere near akin to the scene I just described, the Food Standards Agency confirms that it is incredibly important to ensure that surfaces and storage places where food and drink are contained is upheld to a good level of hygiene.

Therefore, if you haven't recently cleaned your fridge and you are starting to notice some unpleasant smells, it may be time to get that soap and sponge out and start getting to work.

Now we know it can be confusing on what type of products you should use to clean your fridge and how you actually go about cleaning your refrigeration appliance.

Fortunately, we will be going through various different cleaning methods documenting a step-by-step guide on the best ways to clean your fridge so you don't experience any signs of damage or issues during the cleaning process.

Tips and tricks to keep your fridge clean

Although cleaning is no one's favourite chore in the world, it is a necessary task that will improve the hygiene of your kitchen and also help you reduce food waste thus making your weekly grocery shop a little bit more cost-effective and saving you money in the long run.

Throughout this article, we will provide a full breakdown of the best methods to clean your fridge that will help save you time and help you not damage your fridge in the cleaning process.

First and foremost you want to remove all the products inside your fridge so that it is empty and ready to clean.

How to clean the inside of your fridge

In order to clean the inside of your fridge as well as your fridge drawers and shelves that you could not remove, fill up a tub of water and add a spoonful of baking soda. Next, you want to clean your fridge with the mixture ensuring you scrub all sides of your fridge and get into all the drawers and shelves that you cannot remove.

Start cleaning your fridge from top to bottom to stop drops of water from splashing on the surfaces you have already cleaned. Next, use a cleaning utensil such as a toothbrush to scrub away the dirt and grime and then use a dry cloth to wipe away the residue and dry the inside of your fridge.

How to clean your fridge shelves and drawers

In order to clean your fridge shelves and drawers you want to first remove all the shelves, racks, drawers and wires from your fridge. Next, fill up your kitchen sink or a bowl with hot water and dish soap. It is important that you ensure all the glass elements of your fridge have adjusted to room temperature before being put into the warm water because it can result in cracking and damage to your fridge shelves if you do not follow this step.

Next, you want to submerge each shelf and drawer into the hot soapy water and begin scrubbing the food stains with a brush or other cleaning utensil. Once everything is clean, use a dry cloth and begin to dry the shelves and drawers from excess moisture.

How to clean your fridge door and exterior

In order to clean your fridge door and exterior of your fridge grab a cloth and an all-purpose cleaner and get to work. Simply spray the exterior fridge door with an all-purpose cleaner then using your cloth simply wipe it away. Once complete grab a paper towel and dry the exterior of your fridge door and it should be sparkling clean and as good as new.

As for a stainless steel fridge door, it is important that you follow a different procedure in order to ensure it stays clean and looks as good as new. Simply wipe the surface with a wet microfibre cloth and then a dry cloth. If there is dirt and grime that won't come out try rubbing the surface with a microfibre cloth that has been soaked with a few drops of alcohol. Once you have wiped with the wet cloth, used the dry towel to wipe away the grain.

Conclusion

So what are you waiting for? Let's get to cleaning so you can see the benefits of keeping your fridge fresh and clean. There are plenty of benefits to keeping your fridge clean and hygienic including increasing the safety of the food and drink stored inside your fridge. Furthermore, it helps reduce the smell and bad odours coming from your fridge. It also allows your fridge to operate more efficiently and thus helps your fridge to last for longer due to proper maintenance taking place.

So if you don't want the inside of your fridge to look like a wasteland, try some of the cleaning tactics mentioned throughout this article to ensure you are maintaining your fridge regularly and keeping your food and drink in hygienic and healthy conditions.

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